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Certified Medical Assistant (MA) - Outpatient Orthopedics Clinic

Foundation Health Partners
Fairbanks, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 2/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/3/2025
Job ID: 2024-16004 Category: Medical Assistant Facility Name: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital Position Type: Full Time Shift: Days New Grad: Yes

Overview

With a commitment to revolutionizing the field of Orthopedics, our dedicated team stays at the forefront of advancements, utilizing advanced techniques to provide the highest level of expertise and personalized treatment options. Our team specializes in various areas such as spine surgery, complex fracture repair, and joint reconstruction, ensuring that each patient receives tailored care to achieve optimal musculoskeletal health.

It takes a tremendous variety of strengths to meet the health care needs of our unique community. Candidates must exhibit a high level of professionalism, a curiosity for learning and a passion for precision. Foundation Health Partners offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and the opportunity for career growth. Embark on this journey, support your community, and work alongside Fairbanks elite healthcare professionals. Apply today!

Pay & Benefits:

  • Compensation: $21.07 to $30.34 per hour wage based on experience and education
  • Retention Bonus: $5,000 Retention Bonus
  • Additional Pay: Shift Differential for weekends, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
  • Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
  • Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
  • Schedule:Full-time, 40 hours per week, 5x8 hour day shifts

This position is responsible for assisting clinicians and nursing staff in providing medical care. This position utilizes knowledge, judgment, and skills to provide an excellent patient experience.

About Tanana Valley Clinic

Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC) has provided state-of-the-art medical services to the Fairbanks Community and Interior Alaska for over 50 years. TVC is a 60-provider multi-specialty group. We have an excellent group of physicians and clinical staff, many of whom have been at TVC for 20 years, as a testament to our friendly work environment. Our passionate staff seek to make TVC the Medical Home for the people of the Interior of Alaska.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares patient for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and recording chief complaint; documents pain scores as appropriate. Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
  • Assists providers with exams and minor in-office procedures, including taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature ear irrigation, and performing EKG's. Acts as chaperon as needed. Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed. Responsible for prioritization of patient flow through clinical process.
  • Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, authorizations, prescriptions, and scheduling of patients. Responsible for communicating test results to patient. Acts as a resource to clinician to provide optimal patient care. May administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures or as directed.
  • Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation, which may include completing medical records, labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records, and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit. Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.
  • Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms, and storage areas. Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures. Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances. Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
  • Orders supplies and stocks patient care areas. Monitors inventory including medication/injectables and immunizations (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).
  • Develops and maintains an effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers. Exemplifies service orientation and behaviors in all contacts.
  • This position will complete all necessary on-boarding/orientation activities, including simulation training, as needed or directed.
  • Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

    Qualifications

    High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program. Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations. Medical Assistant Certification or Medical Assistant Registration is required. Current BLS certification. All direct patient care personnel are required to demonstrate competent performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS) techniques for adults, children and infants according to the standards of a nationally recognized, standardized, credentialed healthcare provider course every other year.

    Requires skills and abilities typically attained with 1 year of medical clerical experience, preferably in a hospital or physician office setting, or prior experience in customer service. Must possess excellent organizational skills as well as effective human relations and communication skills. Working knowledge of medical terminology and computer literacy and keyboarding skills is required.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Recent healthcare experience preferred.

    Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

    Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer;qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

    Salary : $21 - $30

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